Eagle Scout: Bengals match well vs. Eagles

Summary of 24 articles · Updated Dec 14, 2012

Here's how the teams match up: But what do the Bengals need to do on the field to take care of the Eagles? 1. Here's how the teams match up: But what do the Bengals need to do on the field to take care of the Eagles? 1. It is not a must win, but it would … (more)be big for the Bengals. The blocked punt, which set the Bengals up at the Philly 11-yard line, set up a 24-yard field goal by Josh Brown, which was the second score from an Eagles turnover on Philly's opening drive, receiver Jeremy Maclin fumbled after catching a pass from Nick Foles, and Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis scored from 1 yard out on the ensuing drive. Hey Superman," Sanders said.But the offense of Green and quarterback looked all too human and needed a Herculean effort by the defense to generate a season-high five turnoversfour in a stunning span of 6:25 linking the third and fourth quartersto erase a 13-10 deficit with 24 points in 3:23.It was a lesson in playoff football. With a good defensea solid top 10 defense that may rise from its No. 6 ranking in the NFLa team can survive almost anything.

Fifth quarter: Bengals 34, Eagles 13

Seriously, Bengals? That's best you got?

PHILADELPHIA -- The scoreboard reads that the Cincinnati Bengals won convincingly. The standings say the Bengals (8-6) are in the thick of the playoff hunt. But, based on the Bengals' play in the 34-13 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, no one can …

Bengals rally in second half for important win over Eagles

A turnover-fueled second half scoring barrage kept the Cincinnati Bengals from taking a costly blow to their postseason hopes in a 34-13 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night. The win temporarily moves the Bengals (8-6) into the final playo…

Wrap up: Bengals 34, Eagles 13

A few thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles' 10th loss of the 2012 season. What it means: Not a lot, except to those who expected the Tampa Bay victory to catapult Nick Foles to quarterback stardom. The Eagles' rookie quarterback lit up the league's 32nd-…

Bengals start fast in Philly

The Bengals are fighting for a playoff spot, and they opened their Thursday night game in Philadelphia like they mean business. After the Bengals kicked off, it took their defense just two plays to get the ball back, with Carlos Dunlap stripping Jeremy …

Live updates: Eagles vs. Bengals, 8:20 p.m.

M. Johnson expected to start for Bengals

PHILADELPHIA -- Cincinnati defensive end Michael Johnson is expected to start despite not practicing this week with a toe injury. Johnson, who was listed as questionable, ranks second on the Bengals with 8.5 sacks. He's also the seventh-leading tackler.…

Upon Further Review: Bengals

Revisiting the Cincinnati Bengals' 34-13 win at the Philadelphia Eagles: The Bengals' suddenly hot running game took a hit in Philadelphia, where fullback Chris Pressley suffered a potential season-ending knee injury. Pressley left the game with less th…

Eagles waste early comeback against Bengals with turnover-filled second half

It was the play that perhaps best typified the Philadelphia Eagles' season, though there were many more to come. With 9:59 left in the first quarter of the Cincinnati Bengals' 34-13 thumping of Andy Reid's team, Eagles punter Mat McBriar set to punt fro…

Eagles lose their grip in 34-13 loss to Bengals

The Eagles reached a new level of futility in the second half of Thursday's 34-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals when turnovers came so fast that they could barely execute a play without committing one.

Can Bengals become prime-time players?

In order to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot, the Cincinnati Bengals know they have to beat the Philadelphia Eagles. They also have to conquer the NFL's worst case of stage fright. The Bengals, who play at Philadelphia at 8:20 p.m. ET Thursday, have …

Jets keeping an eye on Bengals tonight

The New York Jets (6-7) will be rooting hard for another team in green Thursday night. The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Cincinnati Bengals (7-6), who lead the Jets by one game for the final playoff seed in the AFC. The Jets, Bengals and Pittsburgh …